Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

353 What a gentleman

The dinner started quietly, with only a few exchanges between Zoren and Patricia. It wasn't until they were in the middle of the meal that the conversation picked up.

"I see..." Zoren nodded. "So you had your own boutique?"

"Yes," Patricia replied with a proud grin. "And all of them were my designs."

During their first meeting, all they had talked about was something... trivial. More like general stories about themselves and a little bit about the past. Now, they were delving deeper into each other's backgrounds-like a real date. supported my b

"So far, everything is great!" she continued. "Some of my friends and even promoted it, even though I never asked them to do that."

"Oh?" Zoren nodded in understanding. "You have nice friends."

Nice? Patricia almost sneered at the thought.

"We just support each other," she said with a smile. "That's what friends are for"

Zoren nodded, twirling his wine slightly. "And your brother? Has he not supported you? You didn't mention him in your story."

"Renren, why would I want my brother to meddle with my business?" she pouted. "My brother already has a lot on his plate. Moreover, I want to excel as an individual and not rely on my family's success!" 1

"Oh..." His smile stretched with satisfaction, which didn't escape her notice.

"My b

is dealing with a lot of troublesome bullies in the business industry," she added with

of sadness in her voice. "So, I don't want to burden

would have vomited blood. Everyone knew how Patricia blamed her brother for her unsuccessful business ventures and always lashed out at him

for a few suits, Zoren remarked. "I

dismissively. "I didn't tell you about it at first. I didn't

"Mhm."

from head to toe, clearing her throat when she realized it was the best time to bring up some-issues. "Actually, Renren... I did mention my brother and some troublemakers..." she trailed off to study his reaction. However, Zoren's

deeply. "I'm not telling you this for any other reason, but because I'm a little upset about it. My brother has been doing

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family business day and

why I am working hard in my chosen field, because if this continues, our family might... her voice cracked as a

"It just makes me sad that such cruel people exist.

reach out for a tissue to wipe her eyes.

"Hmm?"

clarified. "Who are

tell you about it so you'd fix it for me. My brother has been fighting this fiercely, and thankfully, he has been surviving until now. I only mentioned this because you're an important person in my heart. I'm simply venting." Patricia raised her chin and grinned. "I'm just venting, Renren, she repeated. "You don't have to do anything for me. I

not like I will meddle directly, but if Pierson Corporation is associated

in surprise, holding

Pierson backing up the Miller family? Would that be enough protection for you and your family? It'll surely repel flics." "Renren... Her heart softened with appreciation, and at the same time, with

with excitement, imagining how all those who mocked the Miller family. would bow down to them again. Just imagining their sorry faces almost made her laugh. Surely, getting this gig was the best decision she had made in her entire life. Just having his permission to use Pierson Corporation and his name...

voice came out, her eyes tender. "Are

"Yes."

you because it was upsetting for me, but I didn't want you to think I was using